101 Tips To Sell Your Own Home

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your friends or colleagues tell you. Refuse to listen to horror stories about meeting the strangest of strangers.

Category 5: Getting Serious and Getting Ready Tip 37: Time to go “pro” Earlier we provided tips on getting to know your house and going around inside and outside to see what needs to be improved. Now it’s time to closely inspect your home for hidden defects. It’s time for a professional inspector. Get him to examine those details that can make or break a deal. One is the electrical wiring. A fire caused by faulty wiring is serious business. Instead of enjoying the cash from the sale of your house, your hard-earned equity is going towards paying damages and lawyers’ fees. Tip 38: The radon test? Experts love to mention the radon test. If you run a radon test in your house, this is a huge plus in the eyes of buyers.

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